Kurit (en. To scratch)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of carving or scratching the surface of something.
Scratch your skin if it is irritating.
Kurit mo ang iyong balat kung ito ay nakakainis.
The act of making a mark or line through carving.
Scratch the paper to create a nice pattern.
Kuritin mo ang papel upang makabuo ng isang magandang pattern.
The action of scratching a part of the body due to itching.
Scratch your head if it is itchy.
Kuritin mo ang iyong ulo kung ito ay nangangati.

Common Phrases and Expressions

scratch-scratch
a non-serious action of scratching
kurit-kurit

Related Words

scratch
The action of relieving itchiness by scraping the skin.
kamot
drip
Sometimes associated with scratching when there is dripping liquid.
patak

Slang Meanings

Fast or annoying
Life is so kurit, it doesn't want to take a break even for a moment.
Ang kurit ng buhay eh, parang ayaw magpahinga kahit sandali.
Instigating or teasing
Are you serious? You're so kurit, it seems like you're just teasing.
Seryoso ka ba? Ang kurit mo naman, parang nag-aasar lang.
Super fun or antics
The outing was so fun, we were just full of kurit and laughter!
Ang saya ng outing, puro kurit at tawanan kami!